Eighth Cranial Nerve (Noun)
Meaning
A composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as the eighth cranial nerve, is a complex nerve that provides sensory input from the inner ear to the brain.
- Examination of the eighth cranial nerve revealed damage to the auditory nerve, resulting in permanent hearing loss for the patient.
- Hearing loss and balance problems can occur if the eighth cranial nerve is damaged due to injury or disease.
- The eighth cranial nerve serves both auditory and vestibular functions, enabling humans to perceive sound and maintain balance.
- Damage to the eighth cranial nerve can result in a range of symptoms including tinnitus, hearing loss, and vertigo.